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[quote=Anonymous]OP, if you have questions regarding the athletic culture at the school contact the Admission Director who is also the Head Soccer coach or the assistant Admission Director who also happens to be the Head Basketball coach.  Many classroom teachers function in a dual capacity as teacher-coaches.  Ask why.

Yes, the boys are very respectful of each others talents.  They have vast opportunities to participate in other interests.  STA develops the full boy without a doubt.  Beginning in Form A/6th grade the boys join team sports.  In the fall there are 3 team sports & voyager offered, winter 5 team sports offered, & about 6 team sports are offered in the spring.  True, not all boys are good athletes and choose to play on a team. For the guys who are not interested in playing on a team, they have the year-round option of physical conditioning, Voyager or participating in an individual sport that they are nationally recognized.

In Form A/6th grade, there are roughly 46 boys in the grade
Form I/7th grade, 65 boys
Form II/8th grade, 60-65
Each team needs at least 15 players.

In the upper school years about 15 more boys are admitted.  I suppose if you're not participating on a team your entire career at STA and you're not into sports at all,  you could choose the non-team option.   Maybe about 15-20 guys per grade will go this route.  Usually, the older guys who are also involved in the arts choose Voyager, or conditioning.     [/quote]

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